ASL is the ultimate, greatest squad-based WWII combat game. I played just one scenario and was completely blown away. I can probably play it on-line whenever I want, but I'd like to get some face to face play in. I can teach you whatever I know about the game if you're curious but don't know what it is. Just PM me or whatever.

Ok, I just ordered the ASL Starter kit #1 online. I do better learning by myself first, and then having someone fill in the gaps. I'll learn the basics and give you a PM after that.

This game ought to be different than what I am used to--each counter representing battalions, and divisions. Making sure I have a clear line of supply behind me, cutting off the opponents supply. Forming a tight line so the enemies tanks can't break through. Making a controlled retreat--moving backwards but still slowing down the attacker and making his life miserable. As you can see, I have played more on the "operational" scale.

Moto Akikazu wrote:Ok, I just ordered the ASL Starter kit #1 online. I do better learning by myself first, and then having someone fill in the gaps. I'll learn the basics and give you a PM after that.

Ok, cool.

This game ought to be different than what I am used to--

yep, I think ASL feels much more like Chess than wargames on a larger scale. It sounds like you've played plenty of wargames.

each counter representing battalions, and divisions. Making sure I have a clear line of supply behind me, cutting off the opponents supply. Forming a tight line so the enemies tanks can't break through. Making a controlled retreat--moving backwards but still slowing down the attacker and making his life miserable. As you can see, I have played more on the "operational" scale.

Sounds very much like my experience playing A Victory Lost! I've got two games of that going right now--it's a very tense game.